Paperback | August 26, 1976

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Together these two poets-Hesiod, the epic poet, and Theognis, the elegist-offer a superb introduction to the life and thought of ancient Greece.

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Very little is known about Hesiod and it cannot definitely be proved that the same man wrote both the Theogony and Works and Days. He probably lived in the eighth century BC (contemporary with Homer) in Boeotia on the Greek mainland.Theognis lived and wrote chiefly in the sixth century BC. He came from Megara, probably the one on the G...

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Shay from
Extremely interesting!Work of Days was extremely interesting especially because it lets us peer into the thought process of an Ancient Greek. The value of hard work is instrumental in this piece. Theogony also was fascinating to read and learn more about the Ancient Greek world.

Date published: 2016-12-15

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lindsay_thompson from
mistake of authorsjust a note to anyone who sees this, the author of this book is not dorothea hesion. the two ancient authors are hesiod and theognis, the modern editor is dorothea wender!!

Date published: 2008-03-31

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Table of Contents

Theology and Works and Days; ElegiesHESIODIntroductionTheologyWorks and Days

THEOGNISIntroductionElegies

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Reflecting the moods and themes of early Greek society, Hesiod: Theogony/Works and Days, Theognis: Elegies is a comprehensive representation of both Hesiod the epic poet and Theognis the elegist. This volume offers readers a richly textured introduction to archaic Greece. As a primitive creation myth, Theogony contains the elemental dark forces, sex and violence of a story, but is fused with philosophical speculation. Works and Days is a fascinating mixture of agricultural advice, moral ideals, political commentary and superstitious love. Writing almost two centuries after Hesoid, the work of Theognis ranges from serious theological questioning to satire and personal love lyrics, fragmented into many short elegiac poems.